The Painted Redstart

Simplifying What You See

Starting with a chunky parrot

Aug 16

5

Exploring Abstraction

While staying true to the bird

Aug 2

11

2

2

July 2026

Letting the Pencil Choose the Colors

What happens when you surrender creative control?

Jul 19

14

2

1

June 2026

Drawing a Bird Model

Lessons in Form, Light, and Observation

Jun 7

17

1

May 2026

Spring Migration and the Art of Paying Attention

Every spring, morning conversations with my husband begin much the same way: we talk about migration.

May 10

21

2

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April 2026

Starting Again After Burnout

A gentle approach to intimidating projects

Apr 26

17

Four Ways to Celebrate with the Birds of Spring

Migration, nesting, and small practices of return

Apr 5

21

2

2

March 2026

A Caracara Landed on my Table

On being seen by a wild bird

Mar 22

12

2

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February 2026

Beauty, Love, and the Artist’s Brain

How moments of aesthetic joy give meaning, motivation, and connection to creative work.

Feb 8

46

11

11

January 2026

Drawing Birds from Photos

How zoom photography changes form

Jan 25

3

Choosing Color Before Confidence

What happens when you start before you feel ready

Jan 11

27

8

1

December 2025

My Favorite Art Supplies

What faithful tools have taught me about drawing, practice, and trust

Dec 21, 2025

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